Simon School of Business

Arts, Sciences, and Engineering

Eastman School of Music

School of Nursing

Ex Officio Members

Stanley Byrd

Cilas Kemedjio

Carol Shuherk

Vision Statement

The University of Rochester strives to reflect and celebrate the richness of diversity among individuals and groups.

Mission Statement

The mission of the OFDD and the Faculty Diversity Officers (FDOs) is to collaborate with University leadership and faculty to develop strategies that foster the hiring and retention of underrepresented faculty. To achieve this mission, the OFDD and FDOs:

Provide data and analysis to inform decisions by University leadership and other stakeholders in building the best possible faculty

Provide opportunities for frank discussions to raise awareness among faculty about the current state of diversity and how it can be strengthened

Facilitate dialogue across the University of Rochester community to foster a more inclusive culture

Identify and encourage the implementation of best practices for faculty recruitment and retention

Role of Faculty Diversity Officers

To improve the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty within each school, Faculty Diversity Officers:

Emphasize the importance of improving faculty diversity and keeping it in the forefront of faculty recruitment and retention efforts by:

Advocating persistently and vigilantly for social justice and equity in research, teaching, and clinical care

Serving as visible champions to bring issues raised by faculty to the attention of the OFDD